Nabload.IC

It allows to get into the affected computer.
It changes the security settings of Internet Explorer.
It downloads files from several websites.
It uses anti-monitoring techniques in order to prevent it being detected by antivirus companies.
It spreads
, across the Internet.

Affected platforms:

Windows XP/2000/NT/ME/98/95

First detected on:

July 30, 2006

Detection updated on:

July 30, 2006

Statistics

No

Proactive protection:

Yes, using TruPrevent Technologies

Brief Description

Nabload.IC is a Trojan, which although seemingly inoffensive, can actually carry out attacks and intrusions.

It reduces the security level of the computer:
it changes the security settings of Internet Explorer, decreasing its security level.

Nabload.IC accesses several websites to download files, which it then runs. These can be any type of file, although they are normally malware.

It uses several methods in order to avoid detection by antivirus companies:

It prevents scanning tools from running, such as Windows Registry Editor, FileMonitor, etc.

Nabload.IC uses the following propagation or distribution methods:

Exploiting vulnerabilities with the intervention of the user: exploiting vulnerabilities in file formats or applications. To exploit them successfully it needs the intervention of the user: opening files, viewing malicious web pages, reading emails, etc.

Via Internet, exploiting remote vulnerabilities: attacking random IP addresses, in which it tries to insert a copy of itself by exploiting one or more vulnerabilities.